Isle-sur-Sorgue Antiques Market & Luberon Villages from Avignon

Set out for a ride with your knowledgeable English speaking driver through one of the most beautiful regions of France. The Luberon is an area in Provence with the most beautiful and picturesque landscapes and hilltop villages. In fact, it is considered by some as 'the little Tuscany of Provence'.

Reach Isle sur Sorgue, a former fishing village where old paddle wheels still turn and which is famous for its antiques shops. It has forged a strong image today among lovers of Art and ancient objects. Over 300 permanent antique dealers and second-hand dealers are open there all year round, making the city one of the most important European places of antiquity. Every Sunday enjoy the vast outdoor flea market.

Then continue to Fontaine de Vaucluse, a sun-filled village famous for its mysterious Sorgue River that flows out of the depths. Its spring is one of the largest in the world!

After a nice lunch overviewing the river banks, drive through the heart of the Luberon and discover three of the most beautiful villages: Gordes, a hilltop village considered the most famous and beautiful with its white stone houses and cobblestone narrow streets. 

Next head to Roussillon an interesting village nestled in ochre cliffs, whose color invades the whole village. Roussillon is also one of the most beautiful villages in France, located in the heart of the largest ochre deposit in the world with magnificent cliffs and ocher quarries. With a charming atmosphere and picturesque alleyways, the village is also home to artisan workshops and art galleries. Its local market takes place on Thursdays.

Pass through Lacoste, an open-air museum mixing Middle Age and Renaissance styles crowned by the 11th century Marquis de Sade’s château.

Lastly, and if time allows, stop by Menerbes, another lovely perched village surrounded by vast wine fields, very attractive with an authentic feel, with medieval and renaissance style churches and houses and a castle dominating the village.